Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB's PCM1748 vs Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K's PCM1704?

2008-01-05 Thread Mnyb
Even if your Pioneer has a analog bypass or direct mode it will have limits. As soon as you apply any kind off processing it will be digitized, nb processing will in most cases include bassmanagment and eq, this will be done digitally, this makes perfect sense with todays digital sources. So go

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] transporter or SB question

2008-01-05 Thread harmonic
seanadams;254316 Wrote: well, that's jolly good for you. The point is, it is objective, falsifiable information, and its the same suite of tests that are done to similar products. Tell us again how its biased? You are correct that thy don't do wholly negative reviews. That's because

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] transporter or SB question

2008-01-05 Thread harmonic
Kurt;254335 Wrote: Is it possible you forgot to do the minimum 23 year break-in period for the cables? Naa the had been in a audiocharm cable cooker for a weeks time before i got them. The where suppose to be the cream of the crop bla bla better then nordost walhallas. The where vertex aq

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] transporter or SB question

2008-01-05 Thread harmonic
riffer;254327 Wrote: So you are criticizing a magazine that provides OBJECTIVE measurements because you where foolish enough to rely on SUBJECTIVE reviews and bought into some snake oil? (no pun intended :) Shunyata also has amazing measurments and the tact/lyngdorf amps are even better ,

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Using RG6 Satellite/Cable Coax for audio?

2008-01-05 Thread scottsax42
I used RG6 to connect 5 five rooms to one location so that they could share one audio source. I'm picking up some noise and I don't know what to do. It was suggested that I ground the wire, but that created more noise. It was also suggested that the ground is what will cause the noise and that

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] transporter or SB question

2008-01-05 Thread riffer
harmonic;254441 Wrote: On the contray Shunyata also had amazing measurments and the tact/lyngdorf amps are even better , the have noise specs lower the most amps out there that was one of the key things i loved about there reviews. Infact the remind me of the slim products , the tact

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] FS: a DAC and PSU ready-made upgrade

2008-01-05 Thread adamslim
Never sure if classified posts are welcome here, so I'll do one anyway! :) Now I have shrunk my kitchen system (see the DIY section), a couple of bits are surplus to requirements: - A Skynet SNP-8080 PSU. This is a PSU that outputs 10A at 5V and 6A at 12V - ideal to be used with the SB3 plus a

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 6moons preview ModWright Transporter

2008-01-05 Thread vett93
I have their modded Denon 3910 player with external tube power supply. It is an awesome player! My BAT VK-3iX preamp has 3 connected inputs: 1. Transporter 2. ModWright Denon 3910 player 3. BK Reference 50 S2 Surround Processor I have tried various sources. But these are the only three that

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Optical connection - inferior by default?

2008-01-05 Thread mattbrown521
jeffmeh;238373 Wrote: Newtonian physics is also inferior to Einsteinian physics. While that is an important distinction when trying to precisely calculate the paths of celestial bodies, it is not a consideration when playing billiards. Finally, something that an engineer of the

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] FS: a DAC and PSU ready-made upgrade

2008-01-05 Thread adamslim
now sold, thanks Adam -- adamslim Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others 'Last.fm group: people who don't listen to any of last.fm's top artists' (http://www.last.fm/group/People+who+don%27t+listen+to+any+of+last.fm%27s+top+artists) SB+, EAR V20,

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Linn Klimax DS - Network Music Player

2008-01-05 Thread Dokter123
Here's a link to a review (in German) comparing a Transporter to the Linn system. Although I don't read German, the four letters uber in the conclusion, in the Transporter's column I suspect, is relevant. http://www.linn.co.uk/files/48b0e0b6/OC_Audio_1107_Linn_small.pdf D. -- Dokter123

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Linn Klimax DS - Network Music Player

2008-01-05 Thread bigfool1956
überragend means excellent or outstanding. They apply description this to both products, but score the Linn 140 vs. tp at 110 points. I notice that the Linn has considerably less functionality than the tp - but I would love to hear it though ! -- bigfool1956 David Ayers Music is what

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Linn Klimax DS - Network Music Player

2008-01-05 Thread amcluesent
The dac system thats found in the klimax ds Interesting the volume pricing is 7 bucks for the DAC, I wonder what Linn add that's worth another $19,993? -- amcluesent amcluesent's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 6moons preview ModWright Transporter

2008-01-05 Thread opaqueice
jhm731;254381 Wrote: A better Transporter upgrade: http://www.aplhifi.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=688 Only $1200 to disable the XLR outputs! What a fantastic deal!! -- opaqueice opaqueice's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Linn Klimax DS - Network Music Player

2008-01-05 Thread Dokter123
I have liked both Linn products that I used...a Linn SC, then a Linn Unidisk 2.1. I purchased both pieces pre-owned for the same reasons that I buy all my cars pre-owned. I have really liked the Linn sound (into an MX119, MC501's, and PMC IB1 speakers). I intend to purchase a Transporter (and

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 6moons preview ModWright Transporter

2008-01-05 Thread jhm731
opaqueice;254680 Wrote: Only $1200 to disable the XLR outputs! What a fantastic deal!! As soon as you have the skills to perform the upgrades that Alex does to the Transporter, please let us know. -- jhm731 jhm731's

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 6moons preview ModWright Transporter

2008-01-05 Thread jmourik
jhm731;254729 Wrote: As soon as you have the skills to perform the upgrades that Alex does to the Transporter, please let us know. Oooohhh, touchy! :-) How does this modded transporter sound? -- jmourik jmourik's

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 6moons preview ModWright Transporter

2008-01-05 Thread opaqueice
jhm731;254729 Wrote: As soon as you have the skills to perform the upgrades that Alex does to the Transporter, please let us know. I'd be happy to disable your XLR outputs for $1200. Hell, even for $200! I can make the jitter a bit worse too if you'd like... but that will cost extra. --

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 6moons preview ModWright Transporter

2008-01-05 Thread jhm731
opaqueice;254781 Wrote: I'd be happy to disable your XLR outputs for $1200. Hell, even for $200! I can make the jitter a bit worse too if you'd like... but that will cost extra. You're right. A know nothing like you messing around inside a Transporter could totally screw it up. --

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 6moons preview ModWright Transporter

2008-01-05 Thread GuyDebord
vett93;254612 Wrote: I have their modded Denon 3910 player with external tube power supply. It is an awesome player! My BAT VK-3iX preamp has 3 connected inputs: 1. Transporter 2. ModWright Denon 3910 player 3. BK Reference 50 S2 Surround Processor I have tried various sources. But